A place like the Right Livers' Rest was bound to draw freaks, same as molasses draws flies. 1935, George Goodchild, chapter 5, in Death on the Centre Court: By one o'clock the place was choc-a-bloc.
Swallowing certain types of poisons may cause excessive salivation. According to the National Library of Medicine, pesticides can cause excessive saliva when they are swallowed. Venom from snake bites or insect stings is another type of poisoning that can cause the malady.
This is because they can dry out the oral cavity, causing saliva to become thick. Ensure you drink enough water if your medication lists dry mouth as a side effect. Diabetes and elevated blood sugar: When blood sugar level gets high or uncontrolled, it leads to dry mouth, once again causing thick saliva.